My boyfriend has been asking me for months to come here and we finally did. I'm glad that I did because it was yummy! Our server was super nice, he brought out plenty of refills and the food came out quickly. We ordered a bunch of different items but the one that stood out to me the most was the spicy chunky dunkies... they are like tenders but with thighs instead. They were flavorful and juicy and paired nicely with their jalapeño ranch. I was really impressed, some of the best chicken I've had. The Hayden island burger was also good with a soft bun. The chicken tenders were okay and so were the nachos. They also have a day specials menu with some good deals which was cool! The restaurant is spacious, clean, and has lots of different seating options. Definitely come check it out read more

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We're in the area, and stopped for lunch, before continuing the rest of our errands. Hubby picked it! It's new, modern, the menu was easy to order from. We thought the food was good. No utensils, except the knife perched on my hamburger! Plenty of napkins! We ordered: Hayden Island Burger with fries, without the onions. My first cheese burger in a long time (I forgot to ask him to put it on the side). And hubby had the Breaded Chicken Wings with BBQ sauce. Side order Onion Rings. The wings were big and tasty, I thought, it should be cooked longer, and the onion rings could have been in a bit longer, too. Restrooms were clean. Service was a bit slow (there's only 6 people inside). The loudspeakers, a bit too loud for lunch, we're not here for Happy Hour! The TV screens were very clear. The restaurant used to be the Hooter's. read more

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Food is mostly fried so if that is what you like then you are in for a treat. I had the Hawaiian Slides, which featured grilled chicken, and I enjoyed them. I ordered cheese sticks, called Cheese Rods in this building. They were meh. The fries I ordered, and was almost charged for, never came out. So, I can't rate them... maybe next time. My server was Stephanie and she did a great job. I would return based on her level of service. She was attentive without being intrusive... what more could you ask for? See ya next time! read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Hawaiian slides - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Saw the Sign "chicken palace" so we pulled in for lunch. Sorry we did. Ended up with hamburgers for $15.00 with no extra's, fry's, tots, nothing unless you paid separate. Chicken Palace???? what a silly joke. Waitress said, "that sign gets us a lot of customers". Couple of chicken sandwiches and some wings. Not exactly a Chicken Palace. Took a chance to stop in but won't bother again. Can't take these crappy con jobs any more. read more

Great food. Nice employees. Drinks a bit expensive on the Island. Thanks for being so kind to my dog. Clean. read more

Good fun place to eat good bar food, as you can see we had quite the spread nachos, tacos, hot wings. We had a blast tossing a few back and eating good munchies, tasty..... read more

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Food was delivered to the table cold. Do not order Hawaiian sliders! Soggy and cold. The alcoholic drinks tasted like they were made with Kool-Aid. Service very, very slow. Atmosphere was fun but ruined by the food, drinks and service read more

This place mainly serves thigh meat. What?! I'm a white meat eater only, but there were a couple items that had white meat. One being chicken tacos. They were fabulous!!! Comes with 3 very full tacos with delicious flavor for only $10. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich with thigh meat and he loved it. So glad I have them a try. read more

Well, a palace it was not! However it was an easy in and out on our way to a Portland event. The place was spacious, comfortable and full of regulars on a Sunday night. The waitress was friendly, efficient and the food pleasantly presented. Two of us had burgers and two had chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls. The food was excellent and cooked to our liking! The bar- in a separate space was crowded. A few pinball machines, a separate Lottery/casino space were available in the restaurant. The restroom was in serious need of service, and though we noticed several waitstaff were in and out- nothing was swept and the paper towels not refilled ( eek... did they even WASH their hands?) Would we eat there again? Not likely. read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Side salad with dressing - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The server was very kind, and the $13 burger is great, but the $16 for "chicken breasts for my dogs" is very disappointing... read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Grilled chicken breasts - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We went in thinking that someplace called "JayBee's Chicken Palace" would have amazing chicken. Imagine my disappointment when we got an extra large bar that served middling chicken tenders. The interior was polished pine, floor to ceiling. The decor was "bar, but make it cowboy." It felt less like a palace and more like a barn with aspirations. I was initially excited by the idea of the fried chicken thigh pieces but when I bit into them I felt the urge to apologize to the chicken. They were unsalted, unseasoned, and the breading was bland. The chicken tenders were just okay, as we're the fries. The onion rings were the only saving grace here. On the plus side, the service was excellent. The young woman who served us was apparently new, but we probably wouldn't have known if her trainer hasn't said something. read more

Randomly stopped in to meet a friend for a drink. She comes here quite often and it was my first time there. Very interesting area. There is also video poker in the next room. Bartender was nice and friendly. Service was great. Only had drinks so I'm not sure how the food is. read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing food, good experience i do miss being able to order a cheese fry, but its not on the menu, yet =) read more

Service was great food was tasty no complaints! Great little restaurant for the area. Our server was professional and friendly. Loved the atmosphere read more

This is basically a restaurant bar connected to some video poker areas. It took a minute to find the right spot and we almost left, but eventually found the restaurant which had amazing staff and great food! read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Chunky Dunkies with additional tater tots - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Some say the building is cursed as both Waddles and Hooters failed, but think about how long each was there for? It is not cursed; it is just that times changed. In a time where restaurants in Jantzen Beach are closing as frequently as the weather changes, we're lucky anything new is opening here. Stanford's, Cracker Barrell, Red Lobster are already gone, BJ's is closing on February 21st, the place is the Death Valley of restaurants. You can argue amongst yourselves about the socio-economic reasons for it. We are here to talk about chicken however, and that is what this place is all about. And not your healthy chicken either, this is fried and served with fried stuff on the side. You can opt for a Caesar salad on the side if you really feel the need for a veggie, but again, that's not what this place is all about. Are you thirsty? This place is also a bar! Alcohol and fried stuff, as natural a pair as the Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. The service is always good, they really are interested in giving you a good experience. I've tried the sandwich, the tenders and this last visit the spicy tenders. The spicy tenders were amazing! The tots and fries are tasty and salted just right. Health minded people need not apply here, this is for people living their lives in the fried lane. And what's wrong with a fried meal every now and then? Everything in moderation, right? read more

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Not a bad place. My first time here since it was Waddles. We played Video games mostly. Mohogany who is the bartender was really nice. We did not eat but the food looked pretty good. I played some Kiss pinball machine. They got Golden Tee and a pool table too. I might come back to play some pinball again. lol read more

Love the chicken, so crispy and the tacos, all the flavors. They need to bottle and sell the curry ketchup!

Best chicken in portland area. Cut your mouth crispy, juicy on the inside. Amazing seasoning.

Came to see what the rumors were all about. Walked in with family and stood there for 10 min. Not a single person was around, asked if we had been helped, or sat us. Man came out finally and I asked if we could sit anywhere, he stared at us and ignored us. I asked again where we can order and sit and he continued to stare at us then went back to back. Two additional people were in the back and none asked us how they would help or told us where we could order. Never going back. After wasting 20 min of my life my family and I walked out. read more

The only thing that matters is the food is trash. You can taste how old and dirty the oil is. Got the Glen Fry with tots, Thigh master with rings and an an order of the tendies. EVERYTHING was foul. The buns were dry and crumbly. The lettuce was brown. We picked at the sandwiches but could not eat much. And the tendies tasted spoiled. I was so excited to try this place. Who does not love fried chicken. But Stay away! KFC is better. read more

Try the hawaiian sliders! Yummmm! The service was great as well and the restaurant is clean and has a friendly atmosphere. I will definitely visit again next time that I am in the area. read more

Definitely worth the stop amazing food!!! Service is on point! Drinks are strong as shit! read more

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Can't say anything about the food, beer, or service, cause I walked in and literally walked out. It's a dumb place.... You're subjected to the bar area/scene if you want food, and the other side is a video game and/or arcade ??? Like what?? To each their own read more

This place is the old Hooters, my wife and I thought we would give it a try. Let's just say.....HARD PASS next time we are in the area. The inside still looks like it's a Hooter's, the customer service from our server was WACK and non existent after we got our food. I was very disappointed in the quality of the food...overcooked chicken on my chicken sandwich. The "chunky dunkers" were over fried....just a big no no....avoid! read more

They just opened so the menu is very limited. Thigh meat sandwiches and nuggets. Im not a big fan of dark meat but the cook and spices here amplified the chicken to perfection. I loved my sliders! They were great perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy. They are still working on the place so I look forward to coming back and checking out the roost and nest additions. read more

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A few friends and I decided to stop in to check the place out because I had heard good things about their chicken awhile back. Immediately walking in the vibe was a little off, but we decided to stick it out. After sitting down our waitress came over and asked if she could get anything started for us to drink. After my friend asked about the beers, she asked for our IDs (expected, we're all young), and immediately started interrogating my friend on why he hadn't gotten a new updated ID. She then proceeded to interrogate me and ask if we worked for OLCC and if this was a sting operation because our IDs looked "suspicious". I gave her another form of ID I had on me and she proceeded to take all four IDs to the back to get double checked. After clearing everything up, she apologized and took our drink orders. The food came out and it was good, but you can tell they don't change their fryer oil as often as they should. After finishing up I took my time to drink water because I wanted to be 100% sure and safe that I could drive. The waitress brought our receipt and said she'd be back in a little bit for payment. After ten minutes of waiting, I told my friends I was going to use the restroom really quick. Within the 2 minutes I was in the restroom, our waitress came up to the table and confronted my friends saying along the lines,"okay you guys I'm really slammed so I can get you guys at the counter or what's going on." in an off putting tone. After coming out of the bathroom and visibly seeing my friends irritated I asked what happened within the two minutes I wasn't present. They told me the encounter and I quickly went to the counter to pay. The waitress went back to trying to be overly nice and helpful. It's very rare I don't leave a 20% tip when I eat out, but last night I didn't tip. I'll never be back to this establishment. Mid food, muggy and thick air, sticky tables, and mediocre rude service. read more

First time there today. Kinda quirky as expected, but still fantastic. Possibly the best chicken ceasar salad I've ever had.

Their chicken is excellent! And if your lucky enough to go in when Jamie is working you will have the most excellent experience.

We got the Chunky Dunkies (Chicken Nuggets). My partner didn't like them because they aren't crunchy but I liked them a lot. They taste kind-of like buttermilk breaded chicken tenders. The server was nice and it seemed lively at 10:30pm. read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Chicken Chunky Dunkies - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious can't Wait to come back also had a strawberry lemonade, husband bhad chicken Taco all was good , service was also great read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Chicken Dunkin and excellent onion rings. Delicious . Great fry on the chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped here on our trip to the Pacific northwest only because of their huge sign on I-5 northbound just before going over the bridge into Vancouver, Washington. I had the fried chicken (thigh) sandwich and it was average size and very tasty. Bartender was very nice as we sat at the bar for lunch. Very clean restaurant/restrooms and plenty of indoor seating. There is very small casino in the back for those that like to gamble. There is a nightclub on the other side so don't turn around if you see a "no minor" sign as you walk to the building from the parking lot. read more

Not a palace, just a place. No welcoming feeling at all. The sign for this place is huge and boasts that they take pride in chicken. There was no sense of pride in the atmosphere as I came in to pick up my order 5 minutes early. Not very busy, so I sat at the bar and watched football for about 10-15 minutes when my order was called. This place seems like it's a hangout for locals, with decent but not great food like I had hoped. Love boneless, skinless chicken thighs , so thought this was going to be awesome, but it was Just par for the course. I'd been excited about the Chunky Dunkies for weeks and a bit underwhelmed by them. The Glen Fry was pretty good, but there wasn't much special about it. Honestly I made fried chicken thighs last night at home that were equal, if not better, and I don't know what I'm doing. Not worth the drive over the bridge. I appreciate the idea, but the effort doesn't match the vibe the sign is giving off and doesn't match the name. read more

This quirky chicken sandwich shop is worth the journey! Located in the shell of a former hooters, you could easily overlook this gem. The chicken thighs are seasoned, breaded, and fried to perfection. For the chicken adverse they offer a solid burger entry. The fries and tots are similarly perfect. The secret MVP is their curry ketchup which elevates the already perfect sides to a whole new level. Pair all of that with warm welcomes from the staff and solid cocktails and you have a great afternoon. read more

Awesome food!!! A must try! Great atmosphere and friendly people! Chicken wings and sandwiches are delicious! Pretty much everything is delicious. read more

What do you get when you take poor quality chicken thighs, fry them, and put them between two buns? This Restaurant! You have four choices to choose from and not a vegetable in sight. The worst part about it was the chew of the chicken. When you bite into it, it pulls weirdly because it's cheap chicken. Terrible experience. Won't be there long I recon. read more

Be careful ladies. I stopped at JayBee's Chicken Palace on my way home. The area and establishment felt a little like meth central. When I got back in my car, one of the 'patrons' tried to get in through my passenger door. He tried the handle a couple of times. Since I felt unsafe, I had locked the doors as soon as I was in the car. If I hadn't, this guy would have gotten in my car with me. Not sure what would have happened if he had gotten in read more

JayBee’s Chicken Palace - Building - Chicken Shop Near Me - Portland, Oregon

AMAZING CHICKEN!!! Huge portions!!! Great service Sorry about lower reviews / experiences - ours was AWESOME!!! read more

1st day opened! 4 chicken sandwiches only to choose from. The rest were essentially side orders. Really bummed! No white meat, which is my fav. $12.00 for a sandwich which is pricey as that's al-La-cart... chicken was fatty. A couple bites, so much so, I had to spit out fat in a napkin. No local Oregon wines, only self serving plastic bottle options. This island NEEDS GOOD restaurants. With great regret and heavy disappointment this isn't close to "great!" Acceptable but not rushing back for more anytime soon. read more

Wow, what a disappointment. Great service and friendly staff, but the food was blah. We were wondering if they had any availability to seasonings in the kitchen. We tried, we ate, and we won't be back. read more